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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP January 16, 2007 ~ Q..Q.., l0Ll4u. :;;l..-G, ~o{ 0 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD. N.W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 . WWW.CI.AND.OVER.MN.US SPECIAL ANDOVER CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 16,2007 1. Call to Order - 6:30 p.m. 2. Interview/Planning and Zoning Commission 3. Adjourn ~ 0 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 16, 2007 - MINUTES The Special Meeting of the Andover City Council was called to order by Mayor Mike Gamache, January 16, 2007, 6:42 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Councilmembers present: Don Jacobson, Mike Knight, Julie Trude Councilmember absent: Ken Orttel Also present: Others TRACY CHIPMAN Ms. Tracy Chipman discussed her background and objectives as to why she wants to be on the Planning Commission. 0 Councilmember Trude wondered ifher focus is only her neighborhood and the issue she appeared at the City Council for while filling out the application or what was her focus. Ms. Chipman stated it started with focusing on the particular issue and it opened her eyes to everything. She started to realize her concern is with the entire City. Mayor Gamache wondered what the most important issues would be over the next five years. Ms. Chipman thought the biggest concern the City will face is going to not be one particular issue but being able to not only plan for the short term but also being able to plan for the long term. Councilmember Jacobson asked if someone came in and asked for a variance how would she go about working through it and come to a decision. Ms. Chipman thought being able to get all of the facts, not only from the applicant but from the surrounding property is key. She would also want to make sure that the variance would make sense in the future as well as today. Councilmember Knight wondered if she has a problem with meeting nights. Ms. Chipman indicated she did not have any problem with meeting on Tuesday evenings. Councilmember Knight wondered how she sees Andover in terms of looking ahead. Ms. Chipman thought since she has been in Andover, it has grown by word of mouth and she has seen so much growth by word of mouth and they do not have to spend a lot of money to attract 0 people. Councilmember Knight asked what she thought Andover's identity is. Ms. Chipman stated she sees Andover as a family type community. 0 Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - January 16, 2007 Page 2 Councilmember Jacobson wondered if she has watched any Planning Commission meetings and what she thought of them. Ms. Chipman stated she noticed even though the members are all individuals, they also work well as one. Councilmember Jacobson asked how she would handle opposition from other members. Ms. Chipman thought the most important thing is to be viewed by the public as a team and not as individuals. Councilmember Trude wondered what her preference would be as a resident for the type of housing. Ms. Chipman thought it is important to find a good mix in the City. She thought a lot of the developers in the City have done a good job in trying to mix the different groups together. Councilmember Jacobson wondered how she feels about the growth of Andover. Ms. Chipman thought if they give up too much of the openness, people will not want to live here anymore. Councilmember Knight wondered what her feeling on the open space referendum is. Ms. Chipman stated she likes that idea because they need the open area for the people to use. 0 Ms. Chipman thinks the Commission is the first place for people to go. She thought the Planning Commission did a terrific job and she wondered if the Council agreed that the Planning Commission helped make decisions because that is the way it seems. Mayor Gamache stated they depend on the Planning Commission's opinions, even if the Council does not agree on them. The Council recessed at 6:55 p.m. to go into the City Council meeting. The Council reconvened at 9:35 p.m. Councilmember Jacobson indicated he is looking for gender equity on a Commission. The Council discussed the potential candidates and the reason for picking each one for the Commissions. Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Trude to appoint Falk and Cleveland to the Planning Commission. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Trude, Seconded by Jacobson, to appoint Kowalewski to the Park and Recreation Commission. Motion carried unanimously. 0 Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Gamache, to appoint Scott and Butler, to the Park and Recreation Commission. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Knight, Seconded by Gamache, to make Larison as first alternate, Chipman as second Q Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - January 16, 2007 Page 3 alternate to the Planning Commission. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Trude, to make Hupp first alternate and Bedor as second alternate to the Park and Recreation Commission. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Knight, Seconded by Jacobson, to keep the current Chairpersons and Vice Chairpersons on both Commissions. Motion carried unanimously. Councilmember Knight wondered if they are appointing for the Community Center Committee. Mr. Dickinson stated they anticipated getting someone shortly. Motion by Trude, Seconded by Knight, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 9:55 p.m. Respectfully submitted, 0 Susan Osbeck, Recording Secretary 0